Lincoln Nautilus 2024–2026 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin SSM 55212 · NHTSA communication 11037777 · issued Sep 29, 2026
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2024–2026
model years
3
vehicle entries
Official summary
Some 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit a shudder/chatter/vibration from the rear drive unit (RDU) during low-speed turns. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-02 > Diagnosis and Testing > Pinpoint Test "Grinding, Popping or Chattering - Noise from the Rear Axle When the Vehicle is Turning" has been updated to address this condition.
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.